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Which hand plane should I start with?

Which plane to start with depends on what you will do, but for most people a smoothing plane (No. 4) or a jack plane (No. 5) is a good first choice. The smoothing plane gives smooth surfaces, and the jack plane is a versatile plane for both rough work and truing edges.

A block plane is a good addition for end grain and chamfers. The guide explains how the hand plane is built and which types exist.

Read the guide here

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